About our Technical Assistance Services
CCLR offers pro bono technical assistance in support of land
recycling and brownfield redevelopment efforts for a range of
diverse groups. Clients typically include municipalities, redevelopment
agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, CDCs, and
affordable housing developers.
Expertise
CCLR has assisted communities and organizations in the following areas:
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Project Design and Management
- Environmental Site Assessment and Due Diligence
- Environmental Planning and Management
- Remedial Action Planning
- Regulatory Facilitation
- Risk Management
- Community Involvement
Project Example
CCLR's Technical Assistance at Work in Brisbane, CA
CCLR was approached by the community of Brisbane to address
local concerns regarding the redevelopment of a large parcel
of land adjacent to their historic hillside village. The parcel
had a long history of industrial use, including old rail maintenance
yards and landfills.
CCLR facilitated several community meetings on the topic of
redeveloping brownfields. Through visioning exercises and
extensive dialogue between city staff, community stakeholders,
and development interests, CCLR arranged for a respected local
landscape architect to lead a master's level design studio
for landscape architecture students at UC Berkeley.
The studio was undertaken as a way to generate thought-provoking
concepts for the citizens of Brisbane, who will be responsible
for the future of their community's built environment. The
landscape studio worked within the framework of the Brisbane
Specific Plan's open space zone to provide design concepts
for the creation of an enticing, contextually responsive,
and sustainably designed place.
(Below: Two conceptual park designs incorporating the old
rail yard roundhouse, as envisioned by students of the UC
Berkeley landscape studio.)
About our Consulting Practice
When a client requires more in-depth technical assistance,
CCLR offers a fee-for-service consultancy in all matters relating
to the recycling of environmentally challenged properties.
Specifically, CCLR brings expertise in formulating project
plans, helping clients assemble a cohesive remediation and
development team, and providing guidance and strategy on environmental
site assessment, remedial action planning, and implementation.
By helping clients navigate the complex maze of processes
and requirements, CCLR aims to empower communities and organizations
to one day independently manage the environmental risks of
land recycling.
Project Example
Brownfields Assessment Study, City
of Gardena, CA
The City of Gardena sought out CCLR to assist in preparing
a Brownfield Assessment Study for their community. CCLR collected
data about the City's existing programs, policies and practices
and, coupled with lessons learned from other cities, designed
a strategy to enhance their brownfield program. The study
is being used by Gardena to pursue grant funding.
Fees
CCLR's technical assistance on a fee-for-service basis is
at rates well below many private-sector consulting firms.
Discounted or pro bono services may be arranged for qualified
organizations based on project merit and the demonstration
of need.
To obtain more information about CCLR's Technical Assistance
and Consulting Services, please call: 415.398.1080.
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